Alan Jones
Ballard High School
Impact Statement
Jones is one of only three to lead his team to a state title while remaining undefeated in Kentucky.
Biography
Alan Jones is considered one of the best softball coaches in Kentucky, but recently, he and his program have moved to a different level. Earlier this year, Ballard set a new win streak record when it won its 41st straight game. The program then extended the streak to 61 straight before losing in mid-May.
Ballard is currently seeking its second straight state title, bringing a 32-1 record into the opening round playoff game against Woodford County. Jones’ team is currently ranked No. 2 in the nation in the MaxPreps.com Top 25.
Last season, Ballard became just the third to capture a state title while going undefeated (39-0). For his career, Jones has won 780 games against only 196 losses. He sits at the top of KHSAA’s winning high school softball coach in Kentucky history.
Jones is the first Kentucky coach to be named the NHSCA National Softball Coach of the Year.
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